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Chicago Mercantile Exchange

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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a leading global marketplace, is headquartered in the United States, specifically in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1898, CME has evolved into a pivotal player in the financial services industry, primarily focusing on derivatives and futures trading. With a diverse range of core products, including agricultural commodities, energy, and financial instruments, CME distinguishes itself through its innovative trading platforms and robust risk management solutions. The exchange has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of electronic trading, which has transformed market accessibility and efficiency. As a key component of the CME Group, which also includes the Chicago Board of Trade and the New York Mercantile Exchange, CME holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the largest futures exchanges worldwide. Its commitment to transparency and liquidity continues to attract a global clientele, solidifying its reputation as a trusted venue for risk management and investment.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Chicago Mercantile Exchange's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Chicago Mercantile Exchange's score of 45 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) reported total emissions of approximately 8,638,000 kg CO2e, comprising 238,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, the CME's total emissions were about 93,558,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 309,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 10,417,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 80,753,000 kg CO2e. The CME has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no data cascaded from a parent organisation. The emissions data is sourced directly from CME Group Inc. and reflects their operational impact on climate change. The CME continues to monitor and report its emissions, contributing to transparency in its environmental impact.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
180,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
20,781,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
284,674,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chicago Mercantile Exchange's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Chicago Mercantile Exchange is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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